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Experts review challenges in chronic pancreatitis pain management

Posted By: DDW Newson: June 04, 2018In: ASGE, DDWTags: #DDW18, Live Coverage, Pancreatic Diseases3 Comments

Suresh Chari, MD, examined the medical and nutritional therapies for pain management in an ASGE Clinical Symposium on Sunday morning. “Pain is processed in some of the same areas of the brain as thoughts and emotions — structural damage or inflammation are not essential to experience pain,” Dr. Chari said. Read more

Experts will review pancreatic duct endotherapy

Posted By: DDW Newson: June 04, 2018In: ASGE, DDWTags: #DDW18, Live Coverage, Pancreatic DiseasesNo Comments

Grace H. Elta, MD, AGAF, FASGE, will co-moderate Monday’s ASGE Clinical Symposium Pancreatic Duct Endotherapy: Caution or Full Steam Ahead, which will review the current science and best practices for endotherapy in pancreatitis treatment. Read more

SSAT educational program targets needs of practicing GI surgeons

Posted By: DDW Newson: May 15, 2018In: SSATTags: #DDW18, Biliary Tract Diseases, Colorectal Diseases, Education and Training, Esophageal Diseases, Live Coverage, Pancreatic Diseases, Technologies and Procedural InnovationsNo Comments

When developing programming for DDW® 2018, the SSAT Program Committee aimed to create a broad array of options to meet the demands of society members and DDW attendees of all interests and skill levels, according to SSAT Program Committee Chair Vic Velanovich, MD. Read more

Evolving management options for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors to be reviewed

Posted By: DDW Newson: May 07, 2017In: DDWTags: #DDW17, Live Coverage, Pancreatic Diseases1 Comment

Growing evidence suggests that pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNET) are more common than previously thought. Four experts will discuss the latest data during Sunday’s DDW Clinical Symposium Recent Advances in Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas, which is jointly sponsored by AGA and SSAT. Read more

Joint symposium will examine latest information on pancreatic cancer

Posted By: DDW Newson: May 07, 2017In: SSATTags: #DDW17, Live Coverage, Pancreatic DiseasesNo Comments

By 2030, pancreatic cancer is projected to be the second-leading cause of cancer death, according to an estimate by SSAT and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA). Read more

Experts offer tips for avoiding ERCP trouble situations

Posted By: DDW Newson: May 07, 2017In: ASGETags: #DDW17, Live Coverage, Pancreatic Diseases, Technologies and Procedural Innovations1 Comment

During Sunday’s ASGE Clinical Symposium ERCP: Staying Out of Trouble Situations, four experts will offer practical advice for overcoming common challenges when performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Read more

Experts will address conflicting guidelines for the management of pancreatic cysts during joint session

Posted By: DDW Newson: May 06, 2017In: DDWTags: #DDW17, Live Coverage, Pancreatic DiseasesNo Comments

Conflicting clinical guidelines make it difficult for gastroenterologists to confidently determine the best course of action when dealing with pancreatic cysts, according to Vanessa M. Shami, MD, assistant professor of medicine and director of endoscopic ultrasound at the University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesvill... Read more

Pancreatic Diseases Track

Posted By: Kristenn Fortsonon: April 17, 2017In: DDWTags: #DDW17, Attendee Planning Tools & Meeting Updates, Pancreatic DiseasesNo Comments

Continuing our exploration of all 15 DDW Tracks, please view a sampling of sessions from the Pancreatic Diseases Track. Read more

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